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I Wonder If He Knows

I wonder if he knows He now lives with strangers in a home His family are not there He lives there all alone I wonder if he knows She is no longer by his side She made the hardest decision Filled with uncertainty and guilt she cries I wonder if he knows How much their life's have changed That there is no going back It will never be the same I wonder if he knows ……

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Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 4:59:00 PM

I wonder if they know, each time I visit an assisted living home for the elderly, Deb. I think they know in their heart or in the spirit. Physical, I don't that they know in the way we normally think of knowing. Excellent poem and a subject most will deal with at some point in their lives. It touched my heart, sweet Deb. Hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2024 5:45:00 AM

It touched your heart…thats enough for me Bill! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/10/2024 8:07:00 PM

Gut-wrenching, Deb. It hit me right in the gut, I'm telling you. ~ Gershon

Deb M
Date: 3/11/2024 1:15:00 AM

Wow….thankyou BB! Thats quite the comment! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 3/10/2024 3:35:00 AM

“ it will never be the same” sigh that hits so deep for me dear debx, what a poignant and evocative write this is, soul hitting really. Sometimes all thats left is memories, and we wonder if they would know, leaving them in a place wher they would receiv proper care is all whats good for them, but the guilt is strong. Sad reality with no family in sight: this one made my heart heavy and tear up: felt your words so deeply, sending you light always

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2024 9:05:00 AM

You are such a kind hearted sweetheart and l so enjoy your visits sweet Ink…..thankyou as always! I hope you are happy and healthy! Debx

Joseph May

Date: 3/9/2024 6:53:00 PM

A sad departure in this write Deb, and the refrain reveals he may be oblivious to it.

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2024 9:06:00 AM

Thankyou Joseph! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/9/2024 5:53:00 PM

a poignant and touching poem, dear Deb....reminds me of my uncle who have dementia. I so often wonder if he knows. I'm misty eyed after reading your words. Thank you for sharing. have a great evening, Sara

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2024 1:23:00 PM

Misty eyed l am sorry Sara….but l am glad you liked it….always lovely to see you! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/9/2024 5:01:00 PM

Dear Deb, Your wonderful poem delves into the depths of emotion with stark clarity. The weight of loss and change reverberates through each line, echoing the ache of separation and uncertainty. Your poetic words capture the complexities of human experience with such sensitivity. You give voice to the silent struggles we often carry. Thank you for sharing your heart so beautifully. - Blessings, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2024 1:23:00 PM

Thankyou Daniel for reading my words and appreciating them….it means a lot to me! Debx

Darrell Rose

Date: 3/9/2024 3:54:00 PM

Oh my,,,,, this hurts... the flow is spot on, the pain is professed in every word. I relate too well to this , my father is having such difficulty now at 92, and my mom tries as hard as she can to keep things together ,,, as it slowly kills her... She refuses to consider a "home",,,they both have lived such full lives, but their time is short, and they want to be together till the end.... ahhhh. Yes. This piece hurts within my understanding.

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2024 1:19:00 PM

Your parents sound amazing Darrell and dedicated to each other which is just lovely. Bless your mum….she must be a strong woman. Dementia is such a cruel and sad disease….l am sorry my words brought up your pain…..Debx